Designed for families who want to explore Japan in an exciting and immersive way, this customizable one-week Japan tour allows you to experience many of the best attractions that Japan has to offer. Traverse through the life-sized reproductions of Studio Ghibli characters, indulge your culinary desires at Dotonbori, and marvel at geishas and monkeys as they pass through the bamboo forest.
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
Osaka - Fulfill Your Culinary Desires
Osaka is a foodie’s paradise. It is also a city of incredible views and ancient crafts. When your flight lands at Kansai Airport, a private driver will greet and transfer you to your accommodation. Once you have had enough time to relax after your flight, your guide will lead you to Sumiyoshi Shrine, which is the oldest Shinto shrine in Japan. Dotonbori is a magical world for anyone who enjoys food because you can find anything your heart desires. There are a variety of gourmet restaurants here as well.
What's Included:
Day 2
Osaka - Ascend the Umeda Sky Building
Day 3
Kyoto - The Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
Day 4
Kyoto - Authentic Samurai Experience
Day 5
Hakone - Submerge Yourself in a Private Onsen
Day 6
Tokyo - The Mysterious Ways of the Ninja
Day 7
Tokyo - Studio Ghibli & Departure
Trip Highlights
- Indulge your culinary desires at a Michelin-starred restaurant in Dotonbori
- Rise above the clouds for a panoramic view of Osaka from the Umeda Sky Building
- Ascend Mt. Hakone over sulfuric steam before submerging yourself in a private onsen for ultimate relaxation
- Marvel at the monkeys and geishas who pass through the peaceful Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
- Treasure an authentic samurai experience as you immerse yourself in the culture
- Immerse yourself in in the wondrous world of Studio Ghibli, where the characters are brought to life in a grand mansion
Starting Price
$4,900 per person (excluding international flights)
What's Included
- Accommodations
- In-country transportation
- Some or all activities and tours
- Expert trip planning
- 24x7 support during your trip
Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.
Reviews of Zicasso's Referral Service
4.84 stars based on 676 reviews.
The trip was amazing and everything I was hoping it would be. Zicasso's travel partner was a pleasure to work with.
Reviewed By Richard K.
The trip was awesome! “Best trip ever” from my daughter. Zicasso’s travel agent planned the itinerary perfectly, with guided tours, our own time to explore, and a bit extra for shopping. There were plenty of suggestions for our free days, so we could choose the pace of our outings.
Reviewed By Rong P.
Our trip to Japan was well planned and well thought out. Zicasso's travel designer made us feel very well taken care of. We are grateful to the travel designer for his effort in putting together this wonderful trip for us. We loved interacting with our excellent guides. Their expertise truly enhanced our experiences. All our travel assistants were extremely helpful and very thoughtful.
Reviewed By Alok G.
Yet another fantastic family trip, courtesy of a Zicasso partner! My family of six just returned from our 10-day trip to Japan, as coordinated with Zicasso's travel company, and we have nothing but wonderful stories and memories to report!
Our agent arranged every detail to perfection, from transportation to guides to activities. All four kids and both parents had a fantastic experience. The guides he selected were incredibly knowledgeable and personable, and the hotels and transportation were spot on. I have nothing to say but that it was a seamless, A+ experience.
Thank you to our agent and travel companyI!
Reviewed By Sara G.
Our travel expert was professional, accurate, timely, and patient. It was wonderful working with her. Zicasso really made creating a customized itinerary effortless.
Reviewed By Suzy A.
Zicasso's travel designer had less than three months to bring an amazing trip to life. Our goal was to experience the history, art, culture, and people of Japan. Mission accomplished!
There were so many highlights shared by our exceptional guides and drivers, who felt like friends and family by the trip's end. Some experiences surprised us with their creativity, joy, and value (slapstick sumo skits in Tokyo, the samurai sword experience, sushi class, open-air and Venetian glass museums in Hakone, and especially the Himeji Castle master carpenter tutorial). Though in our late 70s, walking five to seven miles per day and climbing 766-oot sacred Mount Inari weren't an issue.
The veracity of this review is paramount... the only experience we would forgo was spelunking (crawling) in the cold, wet lava cave, as in our ignorance, we were out of our element. We found joints we did not know we had! We are focused on collecting memories, not things. This fabulous trip achieved that goal. Thank you!
Reviewed By William H.
